EU CITIES FOR FAIR AND ETHICAL TRADE AWARD

About the Award

​The EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade Award is an initiative of the European Commission, which the Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade) launched as a commitment of its "Trade for all" communication on trade and investment policy, published in 2015. The new award aims to recognise and celebrate cities’ achievements and positive impact in the area of social, economic and environmental sustainability in international trade. A particular emphasis is given to fair and ethical trade schemes as well as other non-governmental sustainability schemes that may bring more sustainable opportunities to small producers in third countries and thus support sustainable and inclusive development

Selection process

The application deadline was on 20 April 2018. The evaluation process is currently ongoing. Shortlisted cities will be announced on this website after 18 May 2018.

Who could apply?​

EU Cities with more than 20,000 inhabitants that engage in fair and ethical trade with third countries by implementing outstanding and innovative projects, programs, policies or practices. These cities had to demonstrate commitment to these three criteria: 1. Leadership, vision, strategy 2. Initiatives and Engagement 3. Impact, effect, achievement

Award ceremony

On June 27th 2018, at the Award Ceremony, the winning city of the first edition of the EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade Award will be announced. Additionally, a number of cities will be awarded with Special Mentions such as for example "Best procurement policy", "Most innovative", "Best external cooperation" etc.​The Award Ceremony will provide a platform to recognise the Award Winners and celebrate the efforts made by the applicant cities to enable and promote fair and ethical trade and sustainable consumption in their cities.

Benefits

Increased visibility at the EU leveland prestigious recognition

Networking with other sustainable cities at the Award Ceremony in June 2018 and follow-up "Sustainable Cities Network" meetings in 2018 and 2019​

Future support from the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Commission for a city-led sustainable development cooperation project valued at 100’000 EUR

Promotion of pioneers and championing of inspiring cities and their stories of sustainable trade​